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USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Underway Operations
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USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Flight Operations
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200928-N-BR419-1078 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 28, 2020)
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201015-N-KP021-1030 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 15, 2020)
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201101-N-BR419-1009 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 1, 2020) Lt.
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201112-N-BR419-1011 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 12, 2020)
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200603-N-ZF088-1046 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 03, 2020)
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U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets with Strike Fighter
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200529-N-ML137-1040 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 29, 2020) Aviation
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Three EA-18G Growlers with Electronic Attack Squadron
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A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with
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200727-N-ML137-1057 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 27, 2020)
200727-N-ML137-1057 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 27, 2020) Lt. Rodney Wagstaff, from Slidell, Louisiana, signals an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 to launch from ... More
200826-N-ML137-1015 NAVAL BASE GUAM (Aug. 26, 2020)
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200906-N-DL524-1117 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 6, 2020)
200906-N-DL524-1117 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, launches from the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed air... More
A Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon conducts
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200710-N-RF825-1042 INDIAN OCEAN (July 10, 2020) An
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200827-N-WS494-1004 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 27, 2020)
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200925-N-DL524-1135 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 25, 2020)
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201024-N-BR419-2051 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 24, 2020)
201024-N-BR419-2051 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 24, 2020) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, launches from the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraf... More
200908-N-ML137-1004 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 8, 2020)
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An E-2D Hawkeye, attached to the Tiger Tails of Airborne
An E-2D Hawkeye, attached to the Tiger Tails of Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 125, participates in an air power demonstration, showcasing firepower capability and maneuverability while at sea in the... More
201012-N-WS494-1078 STRAIT OF MALACCA (Oct. 12, 2020)
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200813-N-WS494-1042 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2020)
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200813-N-WS494-1055 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2020)
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200706-N-DL524-1027 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 7, 2020)
200706-N-DL524-1027 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 7, 2020) MH-60R Sea Hawks attached to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 hover in formation between the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraf... More
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Rear Adm.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Rear Adm. Satoru Onishi, the commander of Fleet Air Wing 31, and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Fuerst, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakun... More
Yoshihide Muroya, an aerobatic pilot, takes off during
Yoshihide Muroya, an aerobatic pilot, takes off during the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni ... More
200804-N-DL524-1209 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2020) Lt.
200804-N-DL524-1209 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2020) Lt. Cmdr. Justin Felgar, from Frederick, Colorado, signals an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, to launch ... More
201111-N-BR419-1117 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 11, 2020)
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200808-N-ZF088-1062 EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 8, 2020) Hull
200808-N-ZF088-1062 EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 8, 2020) Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Drew Knutson, from Atlanta, signals that he is ready to access a space during a general quarters drill aboard the Navy’s o... More
200803-N-DL524-1082 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 3, 2020) An
200803-N-DL524-1082 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 3, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, launches from the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed air... More
200812-N-ML137-1038 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 12, 2020)
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200610-N-ML137-1003 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 10, 2020)
200610-N-ML137-1003 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 10, 2020) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the “Eagles” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 practices a touch-and-go maneuver on the flight deck of the Navy’s only f... More
200724-N-DL524-1002 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 24, 2020)
200724-N-DL524-1002 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 24, 2020) Capt. Pat Hannifin, commanding officer of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), conducts pre-flight checks in the cockp... More
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Underway Operations
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USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Underway Operations
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USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Underway Operations
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From left, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS America
From left, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS America (LHA 6), USS Shiloh (CG 67), USS New Orleans (LPD 18), USS Comstock (LSD 45), and USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) steam in formation in support of Valiant Shield ... More
201023-N-BR419-1020 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 23, 2020)
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201029-N-BR419-1027 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 29, 2020)
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200728-N-ML137-1018 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 28, 2020)
200728-N-ML137-1018 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 28, 2020) An MH-60R Sea Hawk attached to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 lifts off from the flight deck of the Navy's only forward-deploye... More
200802-N-DL524-1076 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2020) Lt.
200802-N-DL524-1076 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2020) Lt. Rodney Wagstaff, right, from Slidell, Louisiana, signals to an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, as it l... More
200827-N-ML137-1037 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 27, 2020)
200827-N-ML137-1037 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 27, 2020) An EA-18G Growler attached to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 hooks up to a catapult while an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Eagl... More
200523-N-RF825-1228 PHILLIPPINE SEA (May 23, 2020)
200523-N-RF825-1228 PHILLIPPINE SEA (May 23, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 prepares to take off from the flight deck of the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft c... More
200610-N-ML137-1081 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 10, 2020)
200610-N-ML137-1081 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 10, 2020) An EA-18G Growler attached to the “Shadowhawks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 practices a touch-and-go maneuver on the flight deck of the Navy’s only... More
201009-N-RF825-1021 INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2020) An
201009-N-RF825-1021 INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2020) An F/A -18E Super Hornet, attached to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 takes off from the flight deck the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft... More
200613-N-ZF088-1129 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 13, 2020)
200613-N-ZF088-1129 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 13, 2020) Sailors from one of the fire teams aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) simulate combating a class Bravo fire during ... More
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Brithza
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Brithza Mora, from Sierra Vista, Arizona, places a hold-back bar on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, as i... More
U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets with Strike Fighter
U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 arrive at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2018. VFA-102 and VFA-27 relocated from Naval Air Facility Atsugi (NAFA... More
200524-N-DL524-1142 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 24, 2020) Sailors
200524-N-DL524-1142 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 24, 2020) Sailors refuel an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 on the flight deck of the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS... More
200923-N-DL524-1201 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 23, 2020)
200923-N-DL524-1201 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 23, 2020) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, launches from the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed ai... More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet with Strike Fighter Squadron
An F/A-18E Super Hornet with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 prepares to land at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 28, 2017. VFA-115 arrived at MCAS Iwakuni as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW... More
200702-N-ML137-1108 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 2, 2020) An
200702-N-ML137-1108 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 2, 2020) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 lands on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft ca... More
200703-N-DK722-1046 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 3, 2020) Aviation
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200906-N-DL524-1140 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 6, 2020)
200906-N-DL524-1140 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, launches from the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed a... More
200908-N-DL524-1248 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 8, 2020)
200908-N-DL524-1248 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 8, 2020) A C-2A Greyhound, attached to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, Detachment 5, launches from the flight deck of the Navy’s only forwar... More
201025-N-BR419-1063 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 25, 2020)
201025-N-BR419-1063 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 25, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Cole, left, from Auburn, Maine, and Seaman Katheline Tamez, from McAllen, Texas, receive supplies in the hangar bay of the Navy’s o... More
200702-N-ML137-1115 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 2, 2020) An
200702-N-ML137-1115 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 2, 2020) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 lands on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft ca... More
201028-N-BR419-1006 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 28, 2020)
201028-N-BR419-1006 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 28, 2020) Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Racine Mikponhoue, from Sioux, Iowa, assists customers in the personnel office of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carr... More
201113-N-BR419-2099 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 13, 2020)
201113-N-BR419-2099 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 13, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Tyler Sonnier, from Zavalla, Texas, stands watch on the signal bridge of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronal... More
A Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 F/A-18E Super Hornet lands
A Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 F/A-18E Super Hornet lands during the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. This year was the f... More
201102-N-DL524-1045 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 2, 2020) Sailors
201102-N-DL524-1045 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 2, 2020) Sailors prepare the catapults for launches on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Keen Sword ... More
A Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon conducts
A Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon conducts flight demonstrations during the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day Air Show at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May ... More
200904-N-DL524-2063 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 4, 2020)
200904-N-DL524-2063 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 4, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-... More
200725-N-DL524-1089 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 25, 2020)
200725-N-DL524-1089 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 25, 2020) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, launches from the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraf... More
200904-N-ML137-1012 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 4, 2020) Retail
200904-N-ML137-1012 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 4, 2020) Retail Specialist Seaman Paul Geibel, from Abington, Pennsylvania, sells products in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation ticket booth of the Navy’s only forward-... More
A Pacific Air Forces C-17 Globemaster III conducts
A Pacific Air Forces C-17 Globemaster III conducts flight demonstrations during the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day Air Show at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May ... More
Japanese guests view various U.S. and Japanese static
Japanese guests view various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft during the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. Si... More
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 conducts manuevers during a level III flight demonstration for the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine ... More
Guests wait to view the U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey
Guests wait to view the U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey static display during the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. Si... More
Japanese guests view various U.S. and Japanese static
Japanese guests view various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft during the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. Si... More
Japanese guests view various U.S. and Japanese static
Japanese guests view various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft during the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. Si... More
F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft with Strike Fighter Squadron
F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 sit outside their hangar at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 28, 2017. VFA-195 arrived at MCAS Iwakuni as part of Carrier... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 18, 2020) – An MH-60R Seahawk,
SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 18, 2020) – An MH-60R Seahawk, assigned to the “Saberhawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, takes off during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reaga... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (August 04, 2020) Aviation Maintenance
PACIFIC OCEAN (August 04, 2020) Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Michael Irby, from Winnsboro, South Carolina, verifies engine equipment operating time for an EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Sh... More
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Underway Operations
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200919-N-WS494-1014 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 19, 2020)
200919-N-WS494-1014 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 19, 2020) Machinist’s Mate Fireman David Whaley, from San Bernardino, California, removes excess grease from a sliding padeye in the hangar bay of the Navy’s only forwa... More
201102-N-BR419-1055 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 2, 2020) Japanese
201102-N-BR419-1055 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 2, 2020) Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force liaisons receive a tour in the forecastle from Boatswain’s Mate Chief Petty Officer Talitha Miller on the Navy’s only forwa... More
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and the guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) steam alongside the Royal Malaysian Navy ships RMN Jebat (FF 29) and RMN Lekiu (FF 30) whi... More
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151125-N-UP569-069 ATSUGI, Japan (Nov. 25, 2015) Lt. Alex Islan of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 is greeted by family members as he returns to Naval Air Facility Atsugi from their 2015 patrol embarked on boa... More
The 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – MCAS Iwakuni
The 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day held at MCAS Iwakuni, May 5, 2019. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and ... More
201105-N-BR419-1078 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 5, 2020) Sailors
201105-N-BR419-1078 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 5, 2020) Sailors receive supplies on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a replenishment-at-sea with d... More
200610-N-ML137-1114 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 10, 2020)
200610-N-ML137-1114 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 10, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Olivia Fobbs, from Los Angeles, signals an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the “Eagles” of Strike Fighter Squa... More
200625-N-RF825-1039 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 25, 2020)
200625-N-RF825-1039 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 25, 2020) Sailors conduct pre-flight checks on an MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to the Golden Falcons Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 on the flight deck of the Navy's... More
201114-N-PV215-1125 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 14, 2020)
201114-N-PV215-1125 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 14, 2020) Sailors man the rails as the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), returns to Yokosuka, Japan following a six-month deplo... More
200701-N-ZF088-1141 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 1, 2020) Sailors
200701-N-ZF088-1141 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 1, 2020) Sailors reset a catapult wire on the flight deck of the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) maintaining Ronald Reagan’s tac... More
200603-N-ZF088-1105 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 03, 2020)
200603-N-ZF088-1105 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 03, 2020) Sailors receive training from a Sailor assigned to the damage control training team during a general quarters drill aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft... More
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200827-N-WS494-1020 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 27, 2020)
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